Ok, let’s be real – you like food, right? Because I like food. A lot. I also like running. And I like running much better when my body feels good. You too? Great, we’re on the same page. Clean eating is not a fad diet. The principles behind clean eating align incredibly well with how runners …
Experiencing blisters from running? These 7 super clever tips will help prevent blisters from running and save your feet. Let’s see why blisters happen, a few basic ways to prevent them, and then some super clever ways to prevent blisters too.
I started running in my 20’s. Before that, I thought I was a terrible runner. That I wasn’t “built” for running. And I was so wrong. Luckily, I’ve learned to love running and have gained some incredible insights about life from it. Read on for my top 8 life lessons that running has taught me! 1.) …
Yoga for runners is a sneaky (and wonderful) way to add cross training into your exercise routine. With yoga taking over across the nation – from heated power yoga to restorative yoga – there are SO many options for practicing yoga in a way that fits your lifestyle and goals. That’s why runners can benefit …
Strength training for runners is the key to running excellence. Seriously, I’ll tell you why. Building a strong base with strength training will take you the extra mile (literally and figuratively). You can prevent injuries, improve running form AND run faster – all by adding some simple strength training exercises into your daily routine. Are …
Want to lose weight? Stop messing around with fad diets and “lose weight quick” schemes. Instead, start running for weight loss and experience the magic of losing weight the healthy way.
Long run snacks are an art. Not Mona Lisa-type-art, but they take time to perfect just like a fine painting. To understand why, first we need to know what long run snacks do for your body before, during and after a long run.
Quick trivia: what is the most famous green smoothie in America? That darn McDonald’s Shamrock Shake. Ick. Everyone goes crazy for it. But I just don’t get it. My Green Goddess Smoothie is SO much better – healthier AND tastier. Plus, a small real Shamrock Shake is packed with 420 calories and a bunch of …
Running my first half marathon (and learning half marathon lessons the hard way) changed my life. I learned lessons. So many lessons.
Completing your first (or tenth!) 13.1 race with a smile is not impossible – just follow this half marathon training for beginners and you can cross the finish line happy! Just follow these 7 steps and you’ll finish your next half marathon with a happy runners high!